Spring Summer 2026 Activity Guide

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE CHESS | 6-14 YRS Kyle Jones, Jones Chess Academy Students learn the rules and concepts of chess, tournament procedures and etiquette, and the knowledge to participate in a casual or competitive game with family or friends. This is the perfect class for a new player or novice player looking to increase confidence in his or her game. In the first half of each class, world champion openings, ideas in the middle game, endgame patterns, tactical motifs and elements are examined and discussed. For the remainder of the class, students are given the opportunity to play against one another in our weekly club tournament. 222890 A 5:30-6:15 pm Tu 3/31-5/5 BCCC, Level 5, Event Center C $160 R-BCCC M | $192 NR O 6 sessions BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE CHESS CAMP | 6-14 YRS Kyle Jones, Jones Chess Academy This camp introduces students to the fundamentals of chess, including rules, strategies, tournament procedures, and proper etiquette, equipping them with the knowledge to play both casually and competitively with friends and family. Ideal for beginners or those looking to boost their confidence, the camp provides a solid foundation for improving their game. Campers explore essential concepts, such as world champion opening strategies, middle game ideas, endgame patterns, and tactical motifs. Students also have the chance to compete against one another, solve chess puzzles, play bughouse (doubles chess), participate in daily camp tournaments, and conclude the week with an exciting playoff tournament. 222891 A 2-4:30 pm M-F 6/1-6/5 BCCC, Level 5, Event Center B $215 R-BCCC M | $258 NR O 5 sessions SLIMETOPIA 5 | 6-12 YRS Challenge Island You and your STEAM Team have been selected to host the new Slimetopia Diners, Drive-Thrus and Dives reality TV show. Prepare to embark on a cross-country culinary road trip to the slimiest eating establishments in the USA! With such instant Slimetopia classics as In and Out Burger Slime, Tex Mex Slime, King Cake Slime, Clam Chowder Slime and Peach Cobbler Ala Mode Slime, enjoy an unforgettable “taste” of ooey, gooey local flavors from coast to coast. 222842 A 9 am-Noon M-F 6/15-6/19 Fancyburg Park Shelter $250 R-BCCC M | $300 NR O 5 sessions

CREATE, BUILD & ENGINEER: LEGO ROBOTICS + 3D PRINTING | 5-11 YRS Robot Academy Create, Compete, and Conquer with LEGO® Robotics and 3D Printing! Students work with their age group as they turn their coolest ideas into reality as you design, build, and prototype inventions using LEGO® Robotics and 3D modeling. Use mechanical design to add LEGO® attachments to LEGO Robots that gather LEGOs, feed pets, and more to win prizes. The grand finale is a fun LEGO® Robot BattleBot competition with an opportunity to purchase the BattleBot your child built. Ready, Set, LEGO®! 222858 A 9:30 am-12:30 pm M-F 6/8-6/12 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B $415 R-BCCC M | $499 NR O 5 sessions LEGO ROBOT ENGINEERS: BATTLEBOT EDITION | 5-11 YRS Robot Academy Young engineers in grades K-5 build LEGO robots and code them using Scratch programming. After testing and tuning their designs, kids face off in BattleBot challenges, engineering missions, and creative build contests and win prizes. Students sit with their age group and learn teamwork, persistence, and critical thinking while having a blast. Families can purchase the LEGO® robot your child built and programmed to keep learning at home. Perfect for first-time and returning students alike! 222868 A 1:30-4:30 pm M-F 6/8-6/12 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B $415 R-BCCC M | $499 NR O 5 sessions STEM MAKERS LAB: LEGO ROBOTS & 3D PRINTING | 5-11 YRS Robot Academy Build, code, and create with LEGO robots using easy Scratch programming! Students work with their age group as they tackle exciting robotics challenges such as BattleBot and engineer custom LEGO attachments that gather LEGOs, feed pets, and complete fun tasks earning medals and prizes along the way. The day includes robotics coding, 3D modeling and printing, inventing, and hands-on problem solving. Want the learning to continue at home? Families may purchase the LEGO robot their child built and coded. 222888 A 9:30 am-4:30 pm M-F 6/8-6/12 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B $749 R-BCCC M | $899 NR O 5 sessions

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